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Good news for Hajj Pilgrim

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Good news for Hajj pilgrims, next year Hajj will be inexpensive than before

Good news has come for Hajj pilgrims; next year Hajj will be inexpensive than before.

Despite the expensive dollar, the authorities have decided to keep the Hajj expenses low, as a result of which the last year’s Hajj expenses are expected to decrease by one to one and a half lakh.

The revised Hajj policy has been sent to the federal cabinet for re-approval and the policy is likely to be approved in the meeting on Wednesday.

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The revised policy includes 2 amendments on the demand of private Hajj tour operators, under the policy children under 10 years of age will also be allowed to go on Hajj and pilgrims above 80 years of age will be allowed to be accompanied by a helper.

Hajj applications under the government scheme are likely to be received from this month, remember that last year, 11 Lakh 75 thousand rupees were collected from Hajj pilgrims.

Staff Reporter

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